What's Up Dock? A Look Inside the Warehousing World

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What’s Up Dock? is a show for supply chain insiders and logistics pros. In each episode, we’ll delve into the world of warehousing and chat with industry leaders about the latest trends and hot topics. If you’re looking for insights into supply chain management with a focus on facilities, you’re in the right place. Welcome to What’s Up Dock? A Look Inside the Warehousing World! For more information, visit www.opendock.com.

Episodes

  1. 08/30/2023

    Navigating Tech Challenges in Healthcare Logistics

    When the COVID-19 pandemic began, the often-invisible supply chain that makes our world go round suddenly became a central concern, especially in the healthcare field, where we faced an unprecedented need to deliver materials that were crucial to save lives. As it turns out, managing healthcare logistics in a globalized world posed challenges we never saw coming. Today’s guest, Randy Subramany, Director of Supply Chain at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, delves into those challenges and explores the interconnectedness of sustainability, technology, and patient care. Randy also explores the importance of adapting to technological advancements, including AI solutions and big data, as well as the critical role of supply chain leaders. Join us as we discuss: The impact of minimizing waste in better patient care and outcomesHow change adaptation in the healthcare supply chain market can lead to success as the industry keeps growingThe essential role of supply chain management in the financial health of hospitals

  2. 05/09/2023

    Shipping Strategies for Businesses: Boosting Efficiency

    When you’ve got a good thing you just know it. But how do you get there, and how do you keep it? In this episode, we talk with Nick Pombonyo, Director of Logistics at Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, to discuss how companies can optimize their supply chains. We cover topics such as the importance of visibility, balancing cost and service, and the benefits of mode conversion. We also touch on the role of technology in logistics and the impact of e-commerce on the industry. And lastly, what incentives are offered by these platforms to encourage more eco-friendly shipping practices and what are the impact of these incentives on the consumer's decision-making process? Join us as we discuss:What common strategies shippers use to optimize their operationsWhy consumers choose different shipping options, such as same-day or standard deliveryHow e-commerce companies are incentivizing customers to choose more eco-friendly shipping options

  3. 03/15/2023

    How Geofencing is the Secret Sauce to GPS

    From your Uber driver finding you anywhere on earth to holding the supply chain together, the modern world runs on lesser-known technology known as geofencing. But what is geofencing and why is it so important? To find out, we’re speaking with Lucas Schorer, Co-Founder at Kestrel Insights, a company specializing in this critical technology. Lucas shares how geofencing powers our world and what it means for our future. Join us as we discuss:What geofencing is and its applicationsThe vital role geofencing plays in logisticsHow Kestrel is innovating geofencing technology for the future

  4. 02/15/2023

    The Logistics of Meal Kits

    Logistical execution of direct to consumer meals is a whole other animal, or in today's case: fruits and veggies. It’s one thing to get an item from point A to point B in a timely and efficient manner, but it’s a brand new ball game when you introduce food safety and food quality into the mix. That’s when you need a real pro. Enter Wesley Williams, Senior Director of Logistics at Daily Harvest. Wesley gives all the ins and outs on the struggles that come with the logistics of meal kits. From choosing partners you can trust and the need to problem solve on the daily, to things you wouldn’t normally have to worry about like shipping food cold, but not too cold. Join us as we discuss: How Wesley ended up in the space of food logisticsWhat qualities you should be looking for in a vendorThe greatest hurdles around quality assurance for shipping food

  5. 02/01/2023

    Telehealth Logistics: Overcoming Barriers to Innovation

    Telehealth is becoming a smarter and faster option for a lot of patients. But there is certainly no shortage of challenges for a supply chain that is being created from scratch. Irina Rosca, Senior Director Supply Chain at Helix, is a seasoned supply chain professional with over 15 years of experience in various industries, currently working in the healthcare field with a focus on efficiency and privacy of in-home health kits. Her background began with supply chain demands of wine imports for a 5-star restaurant group before she went on to shipping sporting supplies and the hurdles of planning for large and awkward or small and extremely heavy items. Irina touches on the challenges of telehealth and the importance of ease of return, integrity of samples, privacy and more. Join us as we discuss:Why hospitals lack overall inventory management systems, making it difficult for innovation in this fieldWhen weather and seasons should be taken into account in telehealth supply chain planningWhere telehealth logistics is facing barriers to innovation

  6. 12/21/2022

    Start Up By Slowing Down

    Have you ever tried to tell a startup to slow down? That’s what Allison Ullrich, Director of Supply Chain at Outer, tells ‘em. The way she sees it, a lot of problems arise by going too quickly. If your people are moving too fast, they’re not coming up for air. They may be making emotional decisions instead of rational ones. Communication gets muddied. Data gets lost. Unnecessary expenditures are made. A lot of negative consequences for something that sounded like a good idea, right? In the end, what you’ll really find is that by slowing down, you’ve enabled your team to actually speed up. Join us as we discuss: -How to standardize the business for scalability -What to spend your time on to make your time valuable -Managing vendor expectations during a growth stage

  7. 12/07/2022

    Logistics and Leadership

    We can’t all be pilots. If your logistics team doesn’t make the on-time date, hit KPIs, or have a delivery route that’s not ideal, it’s probably not a life or death situation. But Derek Imig, Senior Director Logistics/Project Management at Marshall Retail Group/InMotion, hasn’t always been able to say that. Derek got his accidental start in logistics while serving for the military, including a tour in Iraq. There, he began to develop the life-or-death leadership lessons he forged under literal fire. Join us as we discuss: What it means to “manage up”  How military service prepared Derek for a career in logistics What key data points a leader should look for

  8. 10/12/2022

    The Logistics of Beer

    You’re sitting with a few friends on an early Friday evening having a well-deserved beer. While most of your friends reminisce over the creation and consumption of this delicious beverage, your mind wanders to how did it get here?  The logistics behind beer transportation is complicated. It’s heavy, it can spoil, and it comes in multiple methods of packaging. Lester Jones, VP Analytics and Chief Economist at National Beer Wholesalers Association, gives the points about pints.  Join us as we discuss:  The unexpected way Covid disrupted beer supply  Training truck drivers into real superheroes  How the NBWA looks out for brewers

  9. 08/31/2022

    You Cannot Win And That’s a Good Thing

    Logistics is like a sports referee: If you’re doing your job right, nobody will notice your good work. But when things go bad… Nobody knows this better than Tom Rowbotham, Vice President Supply Chain at Uponor. Tom sits with Colissa and Jeff to talk about how to shorten your supply chain, what diversification does for logistics, and the importance of good partnerships - the last of which is indispensable. Join us as we discuss: Analyzing the cost of your supply chain  How to shorten your supply chain Knowing when and when to not bring supply in house

  10. 08/17/2022

    How Technology Accelerates Logistics Solutions

    Consumer habits are not going to snap back to the way they were pre-covid. So, why are some organizations clinging to outdated supply chain methods? Roberta Tamburrino, SVP, Logistics Operations at INXEPTION, sheds some light on how technology impacts logistics challenges, women in logistics, and improving existing methods in the industry. Join us as we discuss: Revitalizing workflows in supply chains How supply chains are like spider webs The importance of mentorship, and more Congratulations to Roberta as a 2022 Top Women to Watch in Transportation!

  11. 07/20/2022

    Tailoring Automation to Large-Scale Operations

    Automation is revolutionizing almost every industry, but algorithms still need people to point them in the right direction.  Keith Moore, CPO at AutoScheduler.AI and Supply Chain Technologist, works with some of the largest companies in the world to orchestrate a balance between automation and existing supply chains. In this episode, he shares his perspective on the current trends and future of workplace automation. Join us as we discuss:  Designing automation to fit large-scale projects  Tech development and maintenance  Human elements of automation

  12. 07/13/2022

    Introducing What’s Up Dock?

    From software to loading docks, drones to trucks, be it 1 door or 50 doors, running a warehouse is a serious business and a million things can go right or wrong. For the people who know this world, this podcast is for you. After countless conversations with customers, Colissa and Jeff have come to realize that a community for these thoughts and ideas was missing, and they’re here to help. Join us as we discuss: Software and new technologies The future of the logistics industry The people who make this whole thing work

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What’s Up Dock? is a show for supply chain insiders and logistics pros. In each episode, we’ll delve into the world of warehousing and chat with industry leaders about the latest trends and hot topics. If you’re looking for insights into supply chain management with a focus on facilities, you’re in the right place. Welcome to What’s Up Dock? A Look Inside the Warehousing World! For more information, visit www.opendock.com.

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